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Beacool

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9. He enjoyed his life.

Reply to Onthefly (Original post)

Fri Jul 18, 2025, 02:47 AM

Friday

I read that he was not feeling well before he went paragliding. He apparently had a heart attack, that's why he lost control. He was dead by the time he hit the ground. First responders could not resuscitate him. May he rest in peace.

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